Tuesday, April 6th, 2021
Evaluation of Uzbekistan’s Vigilant Role in Afghanistan: Peacebuilding and Reconstruction Process
By Khalid Taimur Akram It is generally believed that every country in the world has some potential to achieve respectable status among nations’ comity. However, only a few of these countries find leaders who possess the far-sightedness and prudence to steer their nations through tumultuous waters of scathing hardships and challenges to ensure a prosperous future for them. In the 21st century, the rise of Uzbekistan’s potential role both within and outside the Central Asian block has been witnessed due to the remarkable efforts of incumbent Uzbek President ShavkatMiriyoyev.The implementationRead More
Eradication of corruption from country NAB’s top priority: Chairman
ISLAMABAD, APR 6 (DNA) – A meeting of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) held on Tuesday with chairman Justice Javed Iqbal in the chaired to review overall performance of the bureau. The meeting was attended by deputy chairman, prosecutor general accountability, director general operations, while all director generals attended the meeting via video link. Speaking on the occasion, the NAB chairman said, “The anti-graft watchdog firmly believes in pursuing the policy of accountability for all. NAB does not have affiliation with any group, political party or individual. The only affiliation ofRead More
Turkey ratifies agreements with Albania and Azerbaijan
ANKARA, APR 6 – The Turkish government has ratified separate agreements with Albania and Azerbaijan on defense and trade, according to the Official Gazette on Tuesday. An agreement amending the definition of “originating products” and methods on administrative co-operation on an existing free trade agreement between Turkey and Azerbaijan was ratified. In January, Turkey upgraded its bilateral ties with Albania to a strategic partnership level. Meanwhile, a separate agreement on the defense industry with Baku, signed on Oct 31, 2017, was ratified. Azerbaijan and Turkey have enjoyed strong bilateral ties for decades. On April 1, the two countries introduced a new identity card allowing citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan passport-free travel for up to 90 days.
IoBM signs MoU with PharmEvo
DNA KARACHI, APR 6 – Institute of Business Management (IoBM) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading pharmaceutical company to enhance the collaboration with the local industrial and pharmaceutical sector. It will enable its students to acquire hands-on training in the areas of marketing, finance, sales, and business development among others. On behalf of IoBM, the MoU was signed by Institute’s President Talib Syed Karim while Haroon Qassim, Managing Director of the pharmaceutical firm, PharmEvo (Pvt.) Ltd signed the memorandum of understanding at IoBM. Speaking onRead More
Economic policy experts question motives behind controversial SBP Amendment Bill 2021
DNA Islamabad, APR 6 – The recent move by the government to make the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) autonomous is part of the IMF agenda being imposed on Pakistan as the decision lacks transparency and goes against national interest. This was the unanimous view of economic and fiscal policy experts during a webinar titled ‘Understanding State Bank Amendment Bill 2021’ organized by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). The event was chaired by Prof. Dr. Abdul Saboor, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi. The speakersRead More
Eldar Aitmatov thanks Kyrgyz embassy for its assistance in translating book
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 6: Within the framework of working visit to Bishkek, Erik Beishembiev, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz to Pakistan met with Eldar Aitmatov, President of the Ch. Aitmatov International Foundation, Director of the House-Museum of Ch. Aitmatov. Erik Beishembiev handed over a batch of Ch. Aitmatov’s books translated and published in Urdu. Erik Beishembiev presented Eldar Aitmatov to the official translation of the book, which is planned to launch after the improvement of the epidemiological situation in Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan. Eldar Aitmatov thanked the Embassy of the Kyrgyz RepublicRead More